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Ronald Acuña Jr.

ATL Right Fielder #13

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Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 38th and 39th homers of the year Tuesday as the Braves pummeled the Phillies 9-3.

Acuña also singled, stole a base and scored a third run. The second homer gave him his 100th RBI of the season. Forget the steals for a minute: Acuña is on track to become just the 20th player ever to hit .330 with 40 homers, 100 RBI and 140 runs scored in a season. That’s been done just twice in the previous 70 years, both by players who were aided by Coors Field (Ellis Burks in 1996. Larry Walker in 1997).

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Garrett Cleavinger

TB Relief Pitcher #60

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Garrett Cleavinger (hamstring) struggled in his first minor league rehab outing at Triple-A Durham on Sunday, giving up three runs on one hit and three walks.

Cleavinger took over with a one-run lead in the sixth inning and proceeded to walk the first two hitters that he faced before serving up a three-run blast to Jhonkensy Noel. He then issued another walk before mercifully turning the ball over to the bullpen. The Rays are going to want to see him throw strikes consistently before bringing him back.

Source: Patrick Kinas

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Baldwin scorching to start the season for Atlanta

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Daniel Johnson

HOU Center Fielder #56

Astros signed OF Daniel Johnson to a minor league contract.

The 30-year-old journeyman outfielder was released by the Marlins a couple of weeks ago. He’ll add extra outfield depth at Triple-A Sugar Land for the Astros.

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Geraldo Perdomo

AZ Shortstop #2
Geraldo Perdomo is not in the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s showdown against the Blue Jays.

Perhaps this was already a planned day off for Perdomo, but it’s odd to give the slumping infielder a breather after he went 3-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday night against the Jays. Jose Fernandez will start in his place at shortstop and bat third for the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
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Source: Alex Weiner

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Brent Rooker

ATH Right Fielder #25

Athletics’ manager Mark Kotsay told reporters on Sunday that Brent Rooker (oblique) has started to move around and do some light baseball activity.

Rooker is moving around well enough that he’ll travel with the team during their upcoming road trip to Seattle and Texas to continue his rehab. He’s still without a timetable for his return but is at least making strides in the right direction now.

Source: Martin Gallegos

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Patrick Sandoval

BOS Starting Pitcher #43

Patrick Sandoval will head to Boston to be re-examined after experiencing tightness in his biceps following his latest minor league rehab start.

That certainly doesn’t sound ideal. Sandoval gave up five runs over two innings during Tuesday’s minor league rehab start at Triple-A Worcester. The Red Sox should have an update on his status and a potential timeline for his return following that evaluation.

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Source: Chris Cotillo

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Fernando Tatis Jr.

SD Right Fielder #23
Fernando Tatis Jr. will make another start at second base on Sunday afternoon against the Angels in Los Angeles.

It’s the third start at the position for Tatis, who is creeping closer to eligibility for fantasy purposes in leagues that require five or ten games played in-season at a position. Bryce Johnson will start in right field for the Padres and will bat ninth against Angels’ right-hander Walbert Urena on Sunday afternoon.
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Source: MLB

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Matt Wallner

MIN Right Fielder #38

Matt Wallner was scratched from the Twins’ starting lineup on Sunday due to a lingering rib injury.

James Outman will start in his place and will bat ninth for the Twins against Brady Singer and the Reds on Sunday afternoon. If this continues to linger for Wallner, the Twins may ultimately opt to put him on the injured list to make sure it fully heals.

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Source: Declan Goff

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Reid Detmers

LAA Relief Pitcher #48
Reid Detmers will have his next start pushed back from Sunday to Monday.

The Angels had an opening to fill in their rotation and they’ll fill the void by having Walbert Urena take the ball on Sunday against the Padres. Unfortunately, it costs Detmers a two-start week this week, but he’ll now be lined up to make two starts (vs. Blue Jays, at Royals) at the expense of Jack Kochanowicz.
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Source: Jeff Fletcher

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Royce Lewis

MIN 3rd Baseman #23

Royce Lewis (knee) is expected to return from the injured list on Tuesday.

He’ll play in his second minor league rehab game at Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Both teams are off on Monday, so as long as he checks out alright after Sunday’s game, the expectation is that the oft-injured third baseman will be cleared to rejoin the Twins on Tuesday.

Source: Aaron Gleeman

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Kevin McGonigle

DET Shortstop #7

Kevin McGonigle is not in the Tigers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

McGonigle had started each of the team’s previous eight games and 20 of their first 21. He’ll get a well-deserved breather with left-hander Garrett Crochet toeing the slab for the Red Sox. Expect the 21-year-old phenom to still make an appearance off the bench in a key late-game situation if needed. On the season, he’s slashing .312/.411/.481 with one homer, nine RBI, one stolen base and an elite 11/13 K/BB ratio through his first 90 plate appearances in the big leagues.

Source: MLB

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